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balustrada — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • balustrade noun A railing along the edge of a staircase, balcony, terrace or bridge, supported by a row of short posts and acting as both a barrier and a decorative feature.
  • guardrail noun A rail fixed beside a dangerous drop or edge to act as a safety barrier.
  • railing noun A fence or barrier made of horizontal bars and upright supports.

Senses

balustrada is used for these senses in English:

  • balustrade A row of balusters topped by a rail, serving as an open parapet, as along the edge of a balcony, terrace, bridge, staircase, or the eaves of a building.

guardrail — full definition

  1. noun A rail fixed beside a dangerous drop or edge to act as a safety barrier.
  2. noun A strengthened barrier fitted along the side of a road to keep vehicles from leaving it and to lessen the harm of a crash.
  3. noun A rule, limit or safeguard put in place to stop mistakes or harmful outcomes.
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